Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
4 results.
May 27, 2026
How understanding genetics may fuel new ALS therapies
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that damages movement-regulating nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Overtime, the loss of these…
December 19, 2025
Reflecting on research: 2025 highlights
In 2025, VAI continued to build scientific momentum and drive discoveries that deepen our understanding of human health. With the addition of new faculty and…
May 27, 2025
3 questions for ALS expert Dr. Qiang Zhu
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disorder that damages movement-regulating nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. As more of these neurons…
January 25, 2022
Neuroscientist Dr. Qiang Zhu joins Van Andel Institute
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (January 25, 2022) – Van Andel Institute has recruited neuroscientist Qiang Zhu, Ph.D., an expert in two rare yet devastating diseases:…